IBM ThinkVision 6734-AG9 User's Manual
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1. With Stand 5 3 kg 11 684 Ibs 7 3 kg 16 094 Ibs Viewable Image Size Maximum Height Maximum Width Pixel Pitch 17 0 inch 432 7 mm 337 9 mm 2 0 3 mm 0 264 mm H x 0 264 mm Power Input Supply Voltage 100 240 Vac 60 50 3Hz Rated Current 1A Power Normal Operation Consumption Active off Off Video Input Clock Frequency UT Input Signal Analog 75 ohm 0 7V Horizontal Addressability Vertical Addressability 1280 pixels max 1024 lines max 135 MHz Analog Separate VESA DDC DDC 1 2B Supported Display Standard modes Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Environment Temperature Operating Storage Shipping Humidity Operating Storage Shipping IBM VESA MAC 31 81 kHz 55 75 Hz 10 to 35 C 20 to 60 C 20 to 60 C 10 to 80 5 to 95 5 to 95 27 28 Service information The following parts are for use by IBM service or IBM authorized dealers to support the customer warranty Parts are for service use only Model Type 6734 PIN Geography 73P2737 FRU Monitor Hybrid ell nre lac 73P2740 FRU Stand Hybrid Business 6734 AB9 FRU Stand Ins Black 6734 AG9 FRU Video Analog Business 6734 AB9 22P7936 interface Cable 1 8 Meter Black 6734 AG9 idi Notices and trademarks I o s Z T This section contains information on notices and trademarks Notices IBM may not offer the products services2. instructions from the table below Operating system installation steps Operating System Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows Me or Windows XP Type e NTESTPAT where e is the letter of your CD ROM drive then press Enter 6 When the dot pattern appears press the G0 button at the bottom of the monitor This activates the Image setup procedure which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot patterns The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds When finished the Image setup message disappears and the screen returns to a normal display 7 To clear the Image setup test pattern press the Esc key on your keyboard You have completed the monitor setup for Windows If you are using the DOS operating system go to Image setup for DOS on page 15 16 Manual Image setup f the monitor is in standby mode it might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up I o s Z L Normally you can complete the setup procedure using Automatic Image setup however if your screen image is still distorted after you perform Image setup or the setup CD does not run on your system perform Manual Image setup To manually adjust the image setting do the following 1 Turn on the monitor and wait approximately 15 minutes for it to warm up Display the image you most frequently use on the screen Press the OSD Enter button at
3. iM a eect eee does not improve display 4 Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start gt Settings gt icono a e PU Control Panel and then double clicking on the Display icon performance use either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz 5 Click the Settings tab SE 480 ata refresh rate 6 t you are using Windows 95 complete the following steps a Click the Change Display Type button b Click the Change Monitor Type button c Proceed to Step 7 If you are using Windows 98 complete the following steps a Click the Advanced button b Click the Monitor tab c Open the Update Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on the Change button and then select the Next button d Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then select the Next button e Proceed to Step 7 7 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button 8 Click OK 9 Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder 10 Select IBM L170 monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive 11 Close all open windows and remove the CD 12 Restart the computer The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles Image setup on page 14 11 Installing the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me This section must be complet
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5. Automatic or areas on the screen where the image appears to be unstable and jitter or shimmer This can be adjusted automatically or manually eu If manual is selected the user will go to the manual adjustment screen Manual Select the Color mode you find most comfortable or fine tune the colors using the Custom menu if necessary Image Properties Sub menu s Control and adjustments If Auto is selected the image will automatically adjust This selection enables you to adjust the focus of the display remove any horizontal noise and sharpen the image of the characters Preset e 6500K Pink White e 7200K Normal White e 9300K Blue White Increases or decreases redness Increases or decreases greenness Increases or decreases blueness OSD Icon Options Information Q gt Language Menu Position Accessibility Description Displays the detailed information of mode model name serial number and microcode The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD Select one of the five languages to use for the OSD Your selection does not affect any software running on the computer Changes the position of the OSD on the screen Reset should return all available functions to their factory presets Note The language will not change unless it is adjusted through the Language menu Change button repeat rate and menu time out setting Exits from current OSD m
6. Hz 37 8 kHz 37 5 kHz 720 x 400 31 5 kHz 37 8 kHz 48 0 kHz 46 8 kHz 49 7 kHz 48 3 kHz 56 4 kHz 60 1 kHz 60 2 kHz 67 5 kHz 68 6 kHz Note VESA timings are as RE S SiS detailed in the VESA 1200 X JOU OOOK Display Monitor Timing 1280 x 1024 63 9 kHz Specification Version 1 0 1280 x 1024 78 1 kHz Revision 0 8 Dated 1280 x 1024 75 0 Hz 79 9 kHz 09 17 98 t Recommended 22 I o s Z T Power management Product disposal To benefit from power management the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer that implements the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Display Power Management Signaling DPMS Standard The power management feature is invoked when the computer recognizes that you have not used your mouse or keyboard for a user definable period There are several states as described in the table below As an Energy Star 2000 Partner IBM has determined that this product meets the Energy Star 2000 guidelines for energy efficiency For optimal performance switch off your monitor at the end of each working day or whenever you expect to leave it unused for long periods during the day Power Restoring mplian Press a key or ENERGY Active off Steady amber Blank move the mouse STAR 2000 There may be a slight delay before the picture reappears The fluorescent lamps in the liquid crystal display contain a small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local ordi
7. IBM ThinkVision Monitor L170 En H ee d Kees D ss BEER EZ Sa 7 Ren Am 7 ERE A ee ee EI pue ee WO Ea pum ES Ge Ee Cl UM Oe SE w HEN Y pma L170 User s Guide First Edition April 2004 I o s Z T Contents sra Read TES e T 2 Setin UP the un Le 1 Te quem SS 5 Product elt edd e le In eom rA 5 meine area dt die Pc a iin dete ea e 5 KENSINGTON ee le EEN 6 WOIKDIACS DCD E emm rcm 7 AGIUSTING Memonitor POSON BEE 7 WOITKINO PraCUCOS e 8 Caring TOP your MOM OF 235 Pr E 8 COMMECTING YOUN MON OV ER cet cece asada chert teenie Tm ETT 9 TUMING ON iotiguesioge EE 10 Device driv r EE CU UON esses 11 VAM IIo o oH olo Em 11 LA Igor 5220100 Mec 12 Viele 9 EE 13 AUTOMAUC Image S tUP WE 14 MACS SOUND ee tcm 14 EEGEN 15 Image setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows Me or VVIDOOWS XP aces vex ludis i Pene Sea Ce ever edd p vo e Does a rtu ea ua beo eder bu ios 16 Manual IMAGE Xi P oc 17 Adjusung vour LOD MONMON geed caa coe ea Edu v cu ee eec e eu or veo cbe inania 18 BE CONVOI EE 18 On screen display OSD controls c cccccccseeeeceseseeeceeeeeseeeeesseeeeesseeeesaaees 19 FUNE IMTONM AMON ascaidh 22 Reiler 22 POWEF managemen essre 23 FTOQUCEAISDOS ETUR ERE 23 ee e UE Ne e UNG nec E 24 Help and service InroFtfiallOli ss eode tras xa etie AUS eati Lao LET Ide Len citet
8. Information P ed instalac tohoto produktu si p e t te p ru ku bezpe nostn ch instrukc EZERA th ZA TA Safety Information CE f A RAE GLA AR a KN Ao os Colo be a Urey que ar Ou do Ep L s sikkerhedsforskrifterne for du installerer dette produkt Hin SE OMID ZERRE BH CC SL AMSS UOHI AA CA APS ASAAIL Antes de instalar este producto lea la informacion de seguridad Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informa es de Seguran a lepen ycTaHOBKOU npozykra NpoyTUTe nHCTDYyKLLIAMM NO TexHMuke Oe3oriacHociTM Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften I o s Z Lu Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the IBM Support Center Use only an IBM authorized service provider who is approved to repair your particular product Note Some parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer These parts are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs IBM expressly identifies CRUs as such and provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to replace those parts You must closely follow all instructions when performing such replacements Always make sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source before you attempt the replacement If you have any questions or conce
9. RU tard 26 leie lee RC E TTE DE D 27 SEFVICE INTONMAU ON C ER 28 Notices and trademarks E 29 E M A e EE Y WM HESS HERI ES ERREUR ARLILLE HESS vy ii i UN NEN E ENEENN i Re mm NEN WEN WE WEN uy NEN SEET v Q Safety Read first Before installing this product read the Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Iptv EYKATAOTNOETE ro TIPOLOV AUTO ia8 ote tiq r rpogop eq AOMAGAELAG safety information Jnm ban MANA NX 181p IT IN Wpnnw 197 A term k telep t se el tt olvassa el a Biztons gi el r sokat Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informa es de Seguran a Las s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den har produkten Prije instalacije ovog produkta obavezno procitajte Sigurnosne Upute Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen Safety Information for du installerer dette produktet Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu nalezy zapoznac sie z ksi k Informacje dotycz ce bezpiecze stwa Safety Information IIpez a ce MHCTasIMpa OBO IPOAyKT ripouurajre UHMDopMallwjata 3a 6e36e iHocr Pred in tal ciou tohto zariadenia si precitaje Bezpe nostn predpisy Pred namestitvijo tega proizvoda preberite Varnostne informacije Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
10. cally and have your eyesight checked regularly Screen settings Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level You may have to adjust these settings as the lighting changes during the day Many application programs let you select color combinations which can help you to view in comfort See the User controls section on page 18 for more information Caring for your monitor Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the monitor Clean your monitor as follows e Do not use solvents or abrasives Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth e Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your IBM monitor or any other electrical apparatus I o Z T Connecting your monitor Be sure to read the Safety 1 Turn off your computer and all attached devices Next unplug all power Information located in the cords to your computer and all attached devices Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual before 2 Connect the signal cable carrying out this procedure The analog signal cable is already connected to your monitor See in Figure A e When connecting the analog signal cable connect the free end of the attached signal cable to the 15 pin monitor port on the computer and tighten the screws Figure A 3 Connect the power cord to the monito
11. clude technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may maker improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice IBM may use or distribute any for the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk 29 30 Trademarks The following terms used in this publication are trademarks or service marks of the IBM Corporation in the United States other countries or both IBM IBM logo ThinkPad ThinkVision ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are U S Govt registered trademarks Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries of both Other company product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of other Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved
12. discharged state Computers generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging Notebook PCs can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size Always follow these basic precautions e Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging Your computer produces some heat during normal operation Extended contact with the body could cause discomfort or potentially a skin burn e Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments e Ventilation slots fans and or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use To protect against possible injury due to this situation and to reduce the risk of damage to your machine do the following e Always store discs in their original packaging e Always store discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources e Remove discs from the computer when not in use Do not bend or flex discs or force the
13. ed before continuing with the Windows 2000 Windows Me Image setup on page 14 On LCD monitors unlike l CRTs a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality For optimal performance use either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz 12 To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Me do the following Note You must download files from the User s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 2000 or Windows Me 1 2 3 2 mm Jm o 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Turn off the computer and all attached devices Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow your computer to start the Windows 2000 or Windows Me operating system Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double clicking on the Display icon Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button Click the Monitor tab Click the Properties button Click the Driver tab Open the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the Next button Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver and then click the Next button Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click
14. enu Sub menu s Controls and adjustments e English Francais e Italiano Deutsch e Espanol Moves the OSD to the center of the screen Default Custom eH e V e Save e Cancel e Reset Button Adjusts speed of button repeat rate e Off e Default e Slow Adjusts the length of time for which the menu will stay on the screen before it disappears Menu time out 21 Further information Display modes I If your computer has The display mode the monitor uses is controlled by the computer previously been used with Therefore you should refer to your computer documentation for details on a CHT monitor and is currently h ow to chan isplay m configured to a display mode ange display modes outside the range that the Flat The image size position and shape may change when the display mode Panel monitor can display You changes This is normal and the image can be readjusted using Image may need to re attach the CRT setup and the monitor controls monitor temporarily until you have recontigured the Unlike CRT monitors which require a high refresh rate to minimize flicker computer preferably to 1280x TFT technology is inherently flicker free If possible configure your en eus computer for 1280 x 1024 addressability at 60Hz vertical refresh rate For the display modes listed below the screen image has been optimized during manufacture Factory set display modes 31 5 kHz 31 5 kHz 35 0 k
15. gain before referring to this section In most cases Image setup can fix the problems See Automatic Image setup for the computer on page 14 for details Screen is blank and power indicator is flashing green every 0 5 second CHECK SIGNAL CABLE message is shown and power indicator is steady amber Image appears to be smeared Image appears to be discolored A few dots are missing discolored or inappropriately lighted Suggested action cause Display mode of e Reconfigure key on the Further the computer is computer to use a supported information outside the display mode section on range of the page 22 monitor The monitor is e Check that the signal cable Connecting not receiving a is firmly connected to the your monitor video signal computer section on e Check that no pins are bent l page 9 in the signal cable connector There are noises Select Image setup menu User in the video in the OSD Then select controls signal Manual to adjust Clock Phase section on settings page 20 User controls section on page 20 The color setting Adjust the Color settings may be incorrect A small number of missing discolored or lighted dots may be present on the screen which is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT LCD technology and is not an LCD defect 25 ENGLISH Help and service information 9 f possible stay by your l computer Your Technical Support Rep
16. hat you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product Never overload these devices If power strips are used the load should not exceed the power strip input rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads power requirements and input ratings If a receptacle power outlet that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician Do not bend or modify the plug If the plug is damaged contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement Some products are equipped with a three pronged plug This plug fits only into a grounded electrical outlet This is a safety feature Do not defeat this safety feature by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical ou
17. m into the computer or their packaging e Check discs for cracks before each use Do not use cracked or damaged discs I o Z Lu Setting up the monitor Product description The IBM ThinkVision Monitor L170 is a TFT LCD Color Monitor It requires a computer with a suitable on board sub system or Video Adapter card that can support SXGA 1280 x 1024 XGA 1024 x 768 SVGA 800 x 600 or VGA 640 x 480 at 60Hz In addition to your monitor your option package includes the following User s Guide and Installation Files CD e Monitor Safety and Warranty Information Manual IBM ThinkVision Monitor L170 Setup Guide Power Cord e L170 ThinkVision Monitor Analog Interface Cable Attached to Monitor Handling instructions Do not support the monitor within 1 Lift the monitor by placing your hands where indicated by the arrow in the screen area The Liquid the figure below Crystal Display is glass and can be damaged by rough handling or excessive pressure 2 Before using your monitor for the first time remove the clear protective film from the front of the screen Kensington security slot This slot can be used to connect to a locking cable Locking cables can be purchased separately at most computer stores Kensington security slot I o Z TT Workplace preparation This section gives advice Height L on what you should consider before you set up Position the monitor
18. nances and regulations 23 Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor you may be able to solve it yourself Before calling your retailer or IBM Support Center try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem Problem disc Suggested action Reference cause Screen is No power to Ensure that the electrical outlet Connecting blank and monitor and the monitor are both your monitor power switched on section on indicator is off Check that the power cord page 9 is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet and the power supply unit If the power cord plug has a removable fuse replace it e Try another power cord e Try another electrical outlet e Check the power connection at the back of the panel Screen is blank Brightness Adjust brightness and contrast User and power and Contrast controls indicator is may be too section on steady green low page 18 Screen is blank The monitor is e Press any key on the keyboard Power and power in the Power or move the mouse to restore management indicator is Management operation section on steady amber Standby state e Check the Power Management page 23 software on your computer Press the button to switch between analog and digital mode If the panel is the wrong mode for the signal being provided the monitor appears to go into sleep mode 24 For image problems you l may want to run Image setup a
19. ntly changed Push and hold the enter button lt for 10 seconds the message Menu is Locked appears You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the enter button 44 for 10 seconds the message Menu is Unlocked will appear Exits from current OSD menu I o s Z L On screen display OSD controls e The LCD monitor needs l time to become thermally stable the first time you turn it on each day Thus to achieve more accurate adjustments for The settings adjustable with the user controls are viewed through the On Screen Display OSD Press the enter button to display the main OSD menu Initial appearance of OSD parameters allow the LCD Main menu monitor to warm up for at least iK Lal C gt 15 minutes before making any Brightness Contrast screen adjustment SX o Sub menu Adjustment screen i3 o Si FI Brightness Contrast SX o Brightness Adjusts overall screen brightness Er e Cancel OSD functions xe Brightness Contrast Horizontal Position Brightness Contrast Image Position Description Adjusts brightness Adjusts contrast Moves the screen left and right Moves the screen up and down Vertical Position 19 20 OSD Icon Description The Image setup function is used to adjust the level of noise in the video signal which causes horizontal lines Image Setup
20. operties button Click the Driver tab Open the Hardware Update Wizard window by clicking on Update Driver and then click the Next button Select Install from a list or Specific location Advanced and then click the Next button Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the CD drive and click the Have Disk button Click OK Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder Select IBM L170 monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive Close all open windows and remove the CD Restart the computer The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles 13 Automatic Image setup X Image setup Before carrying out this section it is very important that the correct monitor drivers have been installed See pages 11 and 13 e The Setup Utility included l on the setup CD displays a test pattern of dots It does not replace or modify the display drivers e The Image setup L instructions require the monitor to be warmed up for 15 minutes This is not required for normal operation f your computer does not l run with the setup CD shipped with the monitor refer to Manual Image setup on page 17 e The Image setup process l only applies to the current screen mode When a new mode is selected repeat this section to reset the monitor 14 For digital input image se
21. r and then plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet Next reconnect the power cords to your computer and all attached devices Turning on your monitor 10 Turn on your computer Turn on your monitor by pushing and releasing the power switch marked X at the front of the bezel To turn off your monitor push and release the power switch again To update or install device drivers follow the instructions in the Device driver installation section on page 11 If you are using the analog connector run Image setup by following the instructions in the Automatic Image setup section on page 14 I o s Z L Device driver installation Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or Windows 98 Tssselondustbe To install the device driver in Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 do completed before the following continuing with the Note Windows 95 or Windows 98 You must download files from the User s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows 95 or Windows 98 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly 3 Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow your computer to start the Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system Your computer s Plug and Play code might warn you that your system hardware has changed This means that it has detected your new On LCD monitors unlike TEE Er L CRTs a faster refresh rate
22. resentative may wish to go through the problem with you during the call More help late breaking news and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the worldwide web at http www pc ibm com us accessories 26 If you are unable to correct the problem yourself you may seek further help as follows Call the IBM Service and Support In the U S A and Puerto Rico call 1 800 426 7378 In Canada Toronto only call 416 383 3344 In Canada all other call 1 800 565 3344 In other countries contact your dealer retailer or other IBM authorized service representative Before calling please have available as much of the following information as possible 1 Ge ec I E ae SUD JP Model and serial number from the label on your monitor Purchase receipt Description of problem Computer type and model System configuration hardware fitted etc System BIOS version number Operating System and version number Display driver version number Video Adapter Type Specifications I o Z T m This color monitor Type model 6734 Ax9 uses a 17 0 inch TFT LCD e Power consumption figures are for the monitor and the Without Stand With Stand power supply combined Height Height 341 5 mm 13 44 in HE 412 9 mm 16 26 in Width Width 398 9 mm 15 70 in 398 9 mm 15 70 in Depth Depth 62 0 mm 2 44 in 222 0 mm 8 74 in Without Stand
23. rns contact the IBM Support Center Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer Never wrap a power cord around the power adapter or other object Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause the cord to fray crack or crimp This can present a safety hazard Always route power cords so that they will not be walked on tripped over or pinched by objects Protect the cord and power adapters from liquids For instance do not leave your cord or power adapter near sinks tubs toilets or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers Liquids can cause a short circuit particularly if the cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse Liquids can also cause gradual corrosion of the power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on the adapter which can eventually result in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins and or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way Ensure that extension cords surge protectors uninterruptible power supplies and power strips t
24. setup message disappears and the screen returns to a normal display 10 To clear the Image setup test pattern press the Esc key on your keyboard 11 Type Exit at the command prompt to return to Windows If you use other operating systems perform the appropriate Auto setup for those systems using instructions given in Image setup Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP on page 16 15 Image setup for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP 1 If the monitor is in standby To set up the monitor automatically in Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows mode it may automatically NT Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows XP do the following turn off while you are waiting for SE 1 Turn on the monitor first then turn on the computer If the message Check Signal Cable is displayed or if nothing is displayed check hat the video interface cable is not connected properly The correct video adapter card is not installed The correct supported display mode is selected for your computer 2 Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up 3 Ifthe icon bar and tool bar are displayed drag them to the bottom of the e The size and diversity of the ee eds l dot pattern varies with the 4 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s screen resolution CD ROM drive 5 Check the operating system installed on your computer and follow the
25. so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eye your monitor level when you sit at your workstation Orientation 1 Choose a position that gives the least reflection from lights and windows usually at a right angle to any windows 2 Position the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not have to twist your body to use it 3 Tilt the monitor to a comfortable viewing angle Adjusting the monitor position gt With the IBM Flat Panel Viewing angle l Monitor you can adjust its You can tilt the screen forward and backward as shown below in Figure A position in various ways for maximum comfort Figure A Working practices e This section gives advice L on how you can work comfortably and reduce fatigue Rest Take regular breaks Vary your posture stand up and stretch occasionally as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring Back Sit back in your chair and use the backrest Hands Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal and your wrists are straight when using the keyboard Your upper arms should be relaxed with your elbows near your body Use a light touch on the keyboard keeping your hands and fingers relaxed Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing Consider using a wristpad Eyesight Working with monitors in common with any prolonged close work can be visually demanding Look away from the screen periodi
26. ssage Check Signal Cable is displayed or if nothing is on again after a few seconds displayed check That the video interface cable is not connected properly he correct video adapter card is not installed e r isplay m i for rcom r If you are using PC DOS V The correct supported display mode is selected for your compute l change to U S mode by 2 Wait approximately 15 minutes for the monitor to warm up typing CHEV US and pressing 3 Insert the User s Guide and Installation Files CD into the computer s enter at the command prompt CD ROM drive L The size and diversity ofthe A Display the command prompt screen of the DOS full screen display dot pattern varies with the screen resolution 3 Type d TESTPAD where d is the letter of the CD ROM drive Seen m 6 Press enter e screen flickers repea E ihe setup several ees 7 Select the number for the color or text mode you want to set up the flicker is minimized or 8 Select the number for the video mode you want to set up You can adjust it manually by following t thi f Avia d d DIER Manal repeat this process for as many color and video modes as you need Image setup on page 17 9 When the dot pattern appears press the A button at the bottom of the monitor This activates the Auto setup procedure which will optimize the display settings with the provided dot patterns The screen will momentarily turn black while auto adjustment proceeds When finished the Image
27. the Have Disk button Click OK Ensure that the CD drive letter is selected and then select the DRIVERS folder Select IBM L170 monitor and click OK The files will be copied from the CD to your hard disk drive Close all open windows and remove the CD Restart the computer The system will automatically select the maximum refresh rate and corresponding Color Matching Profiles I o s Z L Installing the device driver in Windows XP This section must be completed before continuing with the Windows XP Image setup on page 14 On LCD monitors unlike l CRTs a faster refresh rate does not improve display quality For optimal performance use either 1280 x 1024 at a refresh rate of 60Hz or 640 x 480 at a refresh rate of 60Hz To install the device driver in Windows XP do the following Note You must download files from the User s Guide and Installation Files CD to use the Plug and Play feature in Windows XP 1 2 3 m E 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 Turn off the computer and all attached devices Ensure that the monitor is connected correctly Turn on the monitor and then the system unit Allow your computer to start the Windows XP operating system Open the Display Properties window by clicking Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double clicking on the Display icon Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button Click the Monitor tab Click the Pr
28. the bottom of the monitor to display the initial OSD menu Use the Right Arrow button to select the Image setup icon 00 and press the OSD Enter button to access the function Use the Right Arrow button to select manual Press the OK button twice to select clock Use the Arrow buttons to manually adjust to correct for jitter or noise in the image Press the OK button Press OK and use the Arrow buttons to adjust phase then press OK Press OK again to save and exit Then press Exit button C twice to exit OSD You have completed the monitor setup 17 Adjusting your LCD monitor User controls he image is already L optimized for many display modes however the user controls can be used to adjust the image to your liking e The settings are saved l after adjustment and when exiting the OSD and will be effective thereafter 18 ThinkVision USER CONTROL FEATURES don Monitor controls Switches the monitors on and off Displays main OSD menu and selects highlighted menu item and Moves the cursor to highlight icons or make adjustments Exits from current OSD menu een Direct access functions RO Displays the Brightness adjustment Executes automatic image setup CONTROLS LOCK UNLOCK This feature allows you to secure the current control settings while allowing the user to adjust Brightness so that they cannot be inadverte
29. tlet carefully All IBM personal computers contain a non rechargeable coin cell battery to provide power to the system clock In addition many mobile products such as ThinkPad notebook PCs utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode Batteries supplied by IBM for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with IBM approved parts Never attempt to open or service any battery Do not crush puncture or incinerate batteries or short circuit the metal contacts Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids Only recharge the battery pack strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation Battery abuse or mishandling can cause the battery to overheat which can cause gasses or flame to vent from the battery pack or coin cell If your battery is damaged or if you notice any discharge from your battery or the buildup of foreign materials on the battery leads stop using the battery and obtain a replacement from the battery manufacturer Batteries can degrade when they are left unused for long periods of time For some rechargeable batteries particularly Lithium lon batteries leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium lon batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a
30. tup is not required When you first use your monitor you must perform Auto Setup for analog input If you are using digital input continue with the instructions on page 9 This procedure sets up your monitor to process the video signals from your computer without image discoloration or smearing After you perform Auto Setup the settings are stored and used each time you turn on the monitor In order to optimize the displayed image a set up utility is provided on the IBM User s Guide and Installation Files CD Operation of this utility is dependent on the operating system on your computer You may choose to run Image setup for each operating system that you use This means that if you sometimes use your monitor while running any version of Windows and sometimes also use it from within DOS not a DOS window you must run Image setup for both Windows and DOS You may run versions of Image setup in any order Before you begin Image setup for your computer make sure the computer video mode is set in the range of the supported screen resolution shown in the table on page 22 You should perform Image setup for each screen mode you use I o us Z T Image setup for DOS gt Ifthe monitor is in standby To set up the monitor automatically in DOS do the following l mode it may automatically turn off while you are waiting for 1 EE Turn on the monitor first then turn on the computer turn off the monitor and turn it If the me
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